Android 16 May update rolling out: Pixel display, slow wireless charging fixes

Source: 9to5Google

Google is rolling out the May 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3 to the following Pixel devices:

• Pixel 7a
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel 8
• Pixel 8 Pro
• Pixel 8a
• Pixel 9
• Pixel 9 Pro
• Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Pixel 9a
• Pixel 10
• Pixel 10 Pro
• Pixel 10 Pro XL
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold
• Pixel 10a

There is one security issue resolved in the Android 16 May patch (source) dated 2026‑05‑01.

Device builds

Warning: The May 2026 update for Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold includes a bootloader update that increments the anti‑rollback version. After flashing, you will not be able to revert to older vulnerable bootloader versions. Details are available here.

Changelog key

Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 16 May update changelog (support thread):

• [1] Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10a
• [2] Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
• [3] Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
• [4] Pixel 10

Battery & Charging

• Fix for slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75 % and 80 % in certain conditions [1].

Camera

• Fix for an issue where the camera app could freeze while recording video and adjusting the zoom level [4].

Display & Graphics

• Fix for a persistent flickering white dot or visual noise at the top of the display in certain conditions [3].
• Fix for intermittent screen fuzziness, freezing, or noise lines [2].

Framework

• Fix for a keyboard or input screen that could appear frozen or incorrectly positioned in some apps under certain conditions [1].